What is the function of the /tool torch command?

• A. Torch provides real-time, per-connection traffic monitoring on an interface.
• B. Torch configures QoS policies automatically.
• C. Torch displays system resource usage.
• D. Torch prints the routing table.

Answer: (A)

Torch is a real-time traffic viewer in MikroTik RouterOS. The /tool torch command on a specific interface starts a live display of traffic as it flows across that interface, showing each active connection with details such as source and destination IPs, ports, protocol, and the current bandwidth for each flow. This lets you see, in the moment, who’s talking to whom and how much data each connection is transferring, which is ideal for spotting bandwidth hogs or unusual activity. It updates continuously, providing an up-to-date snapshot rather than static counters. It isn’t used for configuring QoS, viewing system resources, or printing the routing table—those tasks are handled by other tools and commands.